
Browse our many parenting tips and tricks for managing your child’s behaviour.
Taming Tantrums through Connection

Kids and Screen Time

How do I get my kid to listen?

Frazzled Mom Moment

Helping kids through mass traumatic events

Your Child’s Self-Esteem

Mindfulness and Teens

Calm Kids Relaxation Strategies
CALM KIDS: TEACHING CHILDREN TO RELAX & BE CALM By Elizabeth Tirovolas for Family Kinnections Recently I spoke with a mother about how her son had been managing stress lately. “Well”, she said, “having to make time to do relaxation exercises at home is stressing us out!” Many families feel the pressures of today’s hurried,…
Managing Temper Tantrums
[EDIT – We are working on some new blog posts about emotional regulation and additional strategies for managing tantrums. These will include an exploration of “Time In” as well as “Collaborative Problem Solving” – Stay tuned for updated information! There are two kinds of temper tantrums: Manipulative: This temper tantrum generally happens when children…
Improving Structure to Improve Behaviour
Improve your child’s behaviour by improving structure in your home. Structure and consistency are the foundation of positive parenting. Structure provides your child with clear expectations and parameters in which to function. When a child clearly knows what is expected of them, they are more likely to experience success. Some children require more structure than others. …